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Circumstantial case convicting Morton of murder now under attack
By Chuck Lindell Legs buckling as his guilty verdict was read aloud, Michael Morton dropped into a chair, laid his head on the defense table and sobbed. "I didn't do this," Morton told the court 24 years ago. "That's all I can say. I did not do this.
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:38A
Reaction: Mixed response on Qadri verdict
Liberal voices hailed the verdict as a bold decision which would discourage people from taking the law into their own hands. Certain religious groups, however, expressed disdain for the anti-terrorism court's (ATC) decision, declaring that Qadri had
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:38A
Verdict is in: Death penalty for Taseer's assassin
Qadri's lawyers were also unhappy at the timing of the judgment, claiming they were not informed that the court would announce its verdict on Saturday. “The court conveyed the verdict to Qadri in the absence of his lawyers”, said the advocate.
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:36A
Man Allegedly Pulls Heist on Lunch Break of Robbery Trial
A man on trial for robbery is arrested after the jury delivers a guilty verdict. Authorities say he pulled a jewelry heist while on a lunch break from his trial. Apparently, police waited for a jury's decision Friday in Mark Burgin's trial before
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:35A
Iowa State football: 2010 verdict at Texas seemed distant on Saturday night
Iowa State quarterback Steele Jantz jogged off the field after a 37 - 14 loss to Texas in game played at Jack Trice Stadium in Ames on Saturday. / BILL NEIBERGALL / REGISTER PHOTO Last season, Cyclones coach Paul Rhoads assured fans that their loyalty
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:07A
Family fears Meredith forgotten as verdict nears
Instead, her family awaits an appeals verdict expected tomorrow against former roommate Amanda Knox, of Seattle, who was convicted along with her Italian ex-boyfriend of murdering Ms Kercher in 2007. Ms Kercher's killing has spawned one of Italy's most
Updated: 10/02/2011 12:03A
More Accutane Lawsuits Transferred to Florida MDL
Though New Jersey mass tort Accutane lawsuits have received the majority the media attention lately—particularly surrounding the recently vacated Kendall verdict—Accutane lawsuits continue to be transferred to multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the
Updated: 10/01/2011 11:53P
Verdict looms in Amanda Knox sex-murder appeal
PERUGIA – American Amanda Knox's future hangs in the balance on the eve of a verdict in her appeal against murder and sexual assault convictions for the brutal killing of her British housemate in Italy. Prosecutors have asked for her
Updated: 10/01/2011 11:44P
Mumtaz Qadri sentenced to death
ATC Justice Syed Pervez Ali Shah, said "slaying the late governor was a heinous crime and there is no justification to it." Qadri had admitted before the judge that nobody intimidated him to murder the former governor. Qadri, a constable in the Punjab
Updated: 10/01/2011 11:30P
ATC awards death penalty to Qadri
According to details, the court mentioned in its verdict that no one could be given the license to kill anyone under any condition. Mumtaz Qadri has the right to appeal against the verdict in the high court within seven days, the lawyers of Mumtaz
Updated: 10/01/2011 11:25P
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